Upcoming events
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2026-03-27 7:00 pm - 2026-03-27 10:00 pm
Live Music at The Palmer by Kaiser Starkey!
Folk, Country & Rockin' with you at the Palmer House Pub!
Music starting at 7pm
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2026-03-28 1:00 pm - 2026-03-28 3:00 pm
For a limited time - The Palmer House Hotel has partnered with Alexandria Big Deals to offer a Special Rate for our Historical / Paranormal Tour!
THE PURCHASE OF THIS TOUR IS NON-REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Join our Palmer House Tour Guide, Sherry, and discover the fascinating history behind the Historic Palmer House Hotel. Learn more about the previous owners, famous guests, and unregistered residents. Afterwards, your tour guide will take you to our infamous basement. This part of the hotel is closed to the public and can only be accessed during our tours. Once in the basement, we will conduct a mini-investigation to find out who may still be checked in to the hotel after all these years, with ample time to take as many pictures as you’d like!
Save 40% off the regular rate of $50 and purchase your tickets at the special rate through Alexandria Big Deals for only$30 + tax per person and is non-refundable under any circumstances.Tours will last approximately 2-3 hours. Tours in the basement are with lights out. Not to be scary, but to enhance your senses and reduce distractions. Minimum age limit for tours is 12. Children between 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.All participants must sign a Waiver of Liability before the tour.(your email receipt is your ticket for the tour) -
2026-03-28 4:00 pm - 2026-03-28 6:00 pm
For a limited time - The Palmer House Hotel has partnered with Alexandria Big Deals to offer a Special Rate for our Historical / Paranormal Tour!
THE PURCHASE OF THIS TOUR IS NON-REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Join our Palmer House Tour Guide, Sherry, and discover the fascinating history behind the Historic Palmer House Hotel. Learn more about the previous owners, famous guests, and unregistered residents. Afterwards, your tour guide will take you to our infamous basement. This part of the hotel is closed to the public and can only be accessed during our tours. Once in the basement, we will conduct a mini-investigation to find out who may still be checked in to the hotel after all these years, with ample time to take as many pictures as you’d like!
Save 40% off the regular rate of $50 and purchase your tickets at the special rate through Alexandria Big Deals for only$30 + tax per person and is non-refundable under any circumstances.Tours will last approximately 2-3 hours. Tours in the basement are with lights out. Not to be scary, but to enhance your senses and reduce distractions. Minimum age limit for tours is 12. Children between 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.All participants must sign a Waiver of Liability before the tour.(your email receipt is your ticket for the tour) -
2026-04-03 7:00 pm - 2026-04-03 10:00 pmYOUR SHOT AT THE WE FEST STAGE STARTS HERE!Win (2) General Admission tickets to We Fest!Every Round-Up. Every Time. Sing. Compete. Win!(One set of tickets per round-up winner)Sign up early to sing! Spots fill fast!Top finalists from each venue will advance to The Showdown at Shooting Star Casino, July 12, at 1:00 pm, where the ultimate champion will be crowned.
The winner not only earns the honor of singing the National Anthem on the WE Fest Main Stage but will also score a pair of Grandstand tickets to WE Fest 2027.
We Fest Country Music Festival, August 5-8, 2026, Detroit Lakes, MN. -
2026-04-04 1:00 pm - 2026-04-04 3:00 pm
For a limited time - The Palmer House Hotel has partnered with Alexandria Big Deals to offer a Special Rate for our Historical / Paranormal Tour!
THE PURCHASE OF THIS TOUR IS NON-REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Join our Palmer House Tour Guide, Sherry, and discover the fascinating history behind the Historic Palmer House Hotel. Learn more about the previous owners, famous guests, and unregistered residents. Afterwards, your tour guide will take you to our infamous basement. This part of the hotel is closed to the public and can only be accessed during our tours. Once in the basement, we will conduct a mini-investigation to find out who may still be checked in to the hotel after all these years, with ample time to take as many pictures as you’d like!
Save 40% off the regular rate of $50 and purchase your tickets at the special rate through Alexandria Big Deals for only$30 + tax per person and is non-refundable under any circumstances.Tours will last approximately 2-3 hours. Tours in the basement are with lights out. Not to be scary, but to enhance your senses and reduce distractions. Minimum age limit for tours is 12. Children between 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.All participants must sign a Waiver of Liability before the tour.(your email receipt is your ticket for the tour) -
2026-04-04 4:00 pm - 2026-04-04 6:00 pm
For a limited time - The Palmer House Hotel has partnered with Alexandria Big Deals to offer a Special Rate for our Historical / Paranormal Tour!
THE PURCHASE OF THIS TOUR IS NON-REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Join our Palmer House Tour Guide, Sherry, and discover the fascinating history behind the Historic Palmer House Hotel. Learn more about the previous owners, famous guests, and unregistered residents. Afterwards, your tour guide will take you to our infamous basement. This part of the hotel is closed to the public and can only be accessed during our tours. Once in the basement, we will conduct a mini-investigation to find out who may still be checked in to the hotel after all these years, with ample time to take as many pictures as you’d like!
Save 40% off the regular rate of $50 and purchase your tickets at the special rate through Alexandria Big Deals for only$30 + tax per person and is non-refundable under any circumstances.Tours will last approximately 2-3 hours. Tours in the basement are with lights out. Not to be scary, but to enhance your senses and reduce distractions. Minimum age limit for tours is 12. Children between 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.All participants must sign a Waiver of Liability before the tour.(your email receipt is your ticket for the tour) -
2026-04-10 5:00 pm - 2026-04-11 11:30 pmJoin Chris Smith and Mike Goncalves on April 10 & 11, 2026, for a Full Investigation of the World Famous Palmer House Hotel.Weekend Ghost Hunt ~ $199.00**Weekend Ghost Hunt ticket price includes BOTH Friday and Saturday investigations****OVERNIGHT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND GUESTS****THURSDAY NIGHT IS INCLUDED FOR OVERNIGHT GUESTS**Q & A Meet & Greet Only ~ $25.00
If you would like to book a room at The Palmer House for this weekend, please message us on Facebook or email us at thewraithchasers@gmail.com and we can get you the info you need to do so.
• Doors at 5
• Q&A / Meet & Greet
• Investigation Till MidnightOrder your tickets at: Weekend Ghost Hunt at the Palmer House Tickets, April 10 & 11, 2026 | Eventbrite
Refund Policy: Refunds up to 7 days before event. Eventbrite's fee in nonrefundable
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2026-04-16 7:00 pm - 2026-04-19 12:01 am
Let's have a Palmer Pajama Party! April 16th - 19th, 2026.
Live music in the Pub Friday & Saturday night starting at 7pm. * Friday, April 17th - 60/40 band. * Saturday, April 18th - Livewire.
Fun - Games - Shenanigans ~ Because Adults Deserve Sleepovers Too! Reserve your room for Friday & Saturday night - get Thursday night FREE! Call 320-351-9100 to reserve your room!
Wear your favorite comfy pajama's, onesies or hoody & sweats - No lingerie please.
More details coming soon!
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2026-04-17 7:00 pm - 2026-04-17 10:00 pm
Live Music at The Palmer by the 60/40 Band "Just enough to Rock!"
Music starting at 7pm to 10pm
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2026-04-18 7:00 pm - 2026-04-18 10:00 pm
Live Music at The Palmer by Livewire
Music starting at 7pm
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2026-04-25 7:00 pm - 2026-04-25 10:00 pm
Live Music at The Palmer by Rhythm & Rhyme
Music starting at 7pm
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2026-04-25 4:00 pm - 2026-04-25 6:00 pm
For a limited time - The Palmer House Hotel has partnered with Alexandria Big Deals to offer a Special Rate for our Historical / Paranormal Tour!
THE PURCHASE OF THIS TOUR IS NON-REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Join our Palmer House Tour Guide, Sherry, and discover the fascinating history behind the Historic Palmer House Hotel. Learn more about the previous owners, famous guests, and unregistered residents. Afterwards, your tour guide will take you to our infamous basement. This part of the hotel is closed to the public and can only be accessed during our tours. Once in the basement, we will conduct a mini-investigation to find out who may still be checked in to the hotel after all these years, with ample time to take as many pictures as you’d like!
Save 40% off the regular rate of $50 and purchase your tickets at the special rate through Alexandria Big Deals for only$30 + tax per person and is non-refundable under any circumstances.Tours will last approximately 2-3 hours. Tours in the basement are with lights out. Not to be scary, but to enhance your senses and reduce distractions. Minimum age limit for tours is 12. Children between 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.All participants must sign a Waiver of Liability before the tour.(your email receipt is your ticket for the tour) -
2026-04-25 1:00 pm - 2026-04-25 3:00 pm
For a limited time - The Palmer House Hotel has partnered with Alexandria Big Deals to offer a Special Rate for our Historical / Paranormal Tour!
THE PURCHASE OF THIS TOUR IS NON-REFUNDABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
Join our Palmer House Tour Guide, Sherry, and discover the fascinating history behind the Historic Palmer House Hotel. Learn more about the previous owners, famous guests, and unregistered residents. Afterwards, your tour guide will take you to our infamous basement. This part of the hotel is closed to the public and can only be accessed during our tours. Once in the basement, we will conduct a mini-investigation to find out who may still be checked in to the hotel after all these years, with ample time to take as many pictures as you’d like!
Save 40% off the regular rate of $50 and purchase your tickets at the special rate through Alexandria Big Deals for only$30 + tax per person and is non-refundable under any circumstances.Tours will last approximately 2-3 hours. Tours in the basement are with lights out. Not to be scary, but to enhance your senses and reduce distractions. Minimum age limit for tours is 12. Children between 12-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.All participants must sign a Waiver of Liability before the tour.(your email receipt is your ticket for the tour) -
2026-05-01 7:00 pm - 2026-05-01 10:00 pmYOUR SHOT AT THE WE FEST STAGE STARTS HERE!Win (2) General Admission tickets to We Fest!Every Round-Up. Every Time. Sing. Compete. Win!(One set of tickets per round-up winner)Sign up early to sing! Spots fill fast!Top finalists from each venue will advance to The Showdown at Shooting Star Casino, July 12, at 1:00 pm, where the ultimate champion will be crowned.
The winner not only earns the honor of singing the National Anthem on the WE Fest Main Stage but will also score a pair of Grandstand tickets to WE Fest 2027.
We Fest Country Music Festival, August 5-8, 2026, Detroit Lakes, MN. -
2026-05-15 7:00 pm - 2026-05-15 10:00 pm
Live Music at The Palmer by the 60/40 Band "Just enough to Rock!"
Music starting at 7pm to 10pm
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2026-05-16 7:00 pm - 2026-05-16 10:00 pm
Live Music at The Palmer by Jordan Messerole
Music starting at 7pm
Messerole masterfully blends the sounds of his guitars with thoughtful lyrics, an engaging stage presence, and often rack harmonica to tell gritty American tales that are bound to evoke emotion from all of his listeners.
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2026-05-21 7:00 pm - 2026-05-24 12:01 am
2 Nights of Live Paranormal Investigations & Experiments!
Workshops - LIVE presentations - Meet & Greets Gallery Reading & More!ALL at the historic Palmer House Hotel
Hotel Reservations are not included in the ticket price. That is a separate from the event tickets.NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS
Rooms are 1st come 1st served. Reserve your room for Friday & Saturday night - get Thursday night free!
Please read the instructions below after you purchase your ticketParanormal Mysteries - Supernatural Spring Event ~ $329.00.
https://www.darknessradio.comONCE YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO BOOK YOUR ROOM, EVENT SCHEDULE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL YOU CHECKED OUT WITH.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE AN ACTIVE EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH A FEW HOURS OF YOUR PURCHASE, CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER.
STILL NOT RECEIVED? PLEASE EMAIL WINNIE AT paranormal60manager@gmail.com
Thursday, May 21:
7pm-Midnight – Meet & Greet at Palmer PubFriday, May 22:
11am-1pm – Registration & Visit Vendors in Lobby
1-3pm – Channeling: From Spirit Art to Automatic Writing with Cindy Kaza
4-5pm – A Ghost Hunters Most Terrifying Cases with Shane Pittman
5-7pm – DINNER ON YOUR OWN
7-8:30pm – The Other Side: How to Paranormal Investigate with Dave Schrader
9pm-12am – Investigation & Experiments of The Palmer House Hotel with your hosts
12am - ? – Meet up in the Palmer House Bar for drinks, food and sharing experiencesSaturday, May 23:
10:30am - Noon – Registration & Visit Vendors in Lobby
1-3pm – Mediumship Gallery with Cindy Kaza
(This is an optional add-on for just $40. Pay at check-in)
4pm – 5pm – TBD
5pm – 7pm – DINNER ON YOUR OWN
7:30pm – 8:30pm – Behind the Scenes of Holzer Files, Ghosts of Devil’s Perch, 28 Days Haunted & Paranormal Mysteries with Cindy, Shane & Dave
9pm - 12am – Night 2 Investigation & Experiments of The Palmer House Hotel with Dave, Shane & Cindy
12am - ? – Meet up in the Palmer House Bar for drinks, food and sharing experiencesSunday, May 24:
Go Home Filled with Memories and Experiences from The Haunted Palmer House Hotel
We are excited to have you join us!* NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS *
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2026-05-29 7:00 pm - 2026-05-29 10:00 pmYOUR SHOT AT THE WE FEST STAGE STARTS HERE!Win (2) General Admission tickets to We Fest!Every Round-Up. Every Time. Sing. Compete. Win!(One set of tickets per round-up winner)Sign up early to sing! Spots fill fast!Top finalists from each venue will advance to The Showdown at Shooting Star Casino, July 12, at 1:00 pm, where the ultimate champion will be crowned.
The winner not only earns the honor of singing the National Anthem on the WE Fest Main Stage but will also score a pair of Grandstand tickets to WE Fest 2027.
We Fest Country Music Festival, August 5-8, 2026, Detroit Lakes, MN. -
2026-05-30 7:00 pm - 2026-05-30 10:00 pm
Live Music at The Palmer by Ben Schirmers
Music starting at 7pm
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2026-06-05 6:00 pm - 2026-06-06 11:00 pmPawtographs returns to the Palmer House for a Q&A, investigation and a social hour all to raise money for Tri-County Humane Society!
Join Tim and Lauren Maile from Pawtographs for Pooches, along with some of their very good friends for a weekend of paranormal fun all in the name of raising money for the animals!
Each night begins with a Q & A at 6pm, followed by a paranormal investigation of the Palmer House until 11! Featured guests for this event include: Tim Dennis, Host of Darkness Radio; Gail Burkel, Port Oracle Psychic Medium; Scotty Rorek, Psychic Medium to the Stars and Scott Hendrix, Ghost Stories Ink.
We will finish up both nights with a social hour and lots of laughter!
Only 20 tickets available! This is a very limited event! Don't miss out!
Tickets for this two night event are only $120 (+ $9.89 processing fee).
https://www.patwographs-at-the-palmer.com -
2026-06-11 7:00 pm - 2026-06-13 11:59 pm
Break on through to the other side with world-renowned medium Chris Fleming from Dead Famous & Haunted Scotland, along with talented psychic mediums Sarah Lemos and DeEtte Ranae!
Presentations - Gallery & Private Readings - Meet & Greet - Q&A - Paranormal Investigations - Tarot! ALL at the historic Palmer House Hotel!
Hotel Reservations are not included in the ticket price. That is a separate from the event tickets.
NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS
Rooms are 1st come 1st served. Reserve your room for Friday & Saturday night - get Thursday night free!
Please read the instructions below after you purchase your ticketBreak on Through event ~ $229.00.
https://www.darknessradio.comONCE YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO BOOK YOUR ROOM, EVENT SCHEDULE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL YOU CHECKED OUT WITH.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE AN ACTIVE EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH A FEW HOURS OF YOUR PURCHASE, CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER. STILL NOT RECEIVED? PLEASE EMAIL WINNIE AT winnie@thepalmermn.com
Winnie from Love & Lotus Tarot will be doing tarot readings all weekend. Schedule upon check-in. $40 for a 20 minute reading.
Thursday, June 11th
7pm-12am: Thursday Night is a “Get to know Ya" party in the Palmer House Pub, along with a meet and greet and hang out with Dave, Winnie, Chris, Sarah & DeEtteFriday, June 12th
11am Check-in: Make sure you have a valid ID at check-in and sign waivers
1-3pm: Gallery Reading with DeEtte Ranae
4-5:30pm: “Deepening Your Awareness” with Psychic Medium Sarah Lemos
5:30-7:30pm: Dinner on Your Own Palmer House Kitchen is open till 9 pm
7:30-8:30pm: Q&A with Chris, DeEtte & Sarah
9-12am Midnight: Ghost HuntSaturday, June 13th
11am-12pm: “Intention & Manifestation” with Dave Schrader
1-3pm: Gallery Reading with Sarah Lemos
3:30-5pm: Echos of the Soul: Healing Present Challenges Through Past Life Meditation with DeEtte Ranae
5-7pm: Dinner on Your Own Palmer House Kitchen is open till 9 pm
7-8:30pm: “The Spiritual & Metaphysical Aspects behind the sixth sense” with Chris Fleming
9-12am Midnight: Ghost HuntSunday June 14th - Thank you for joining us!
Go Home Filled with Memories and Experiences from The Haunted Palmer House Hotel
We are excited to have you join us!NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS
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2026-07-15 - 2026-07-19 All dayGet ready for the 55th Annual Sinclair Lewis Days — Once Upon a Main Street — July 15–19, 2026!
This week-long celebration brings small-town magic to life with a full schedule of family-friendly fun, food, music, and community spirit. From lively parades and live concerts to yoga in the park, food trucks, tournaments, inflatables, car shows, and fireworks — there’s something for everyone to enjoy! More details available at: https://www.saukcentrechamber.com/events -
2026-07-31 6:00 pm - 2026-08-02 12:01 pm
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Where Stories Begin and Writer's are Born... Every story deserves to be told. This is the perfect event for new authors and seasoned veterans. A weekend to inspire, enlighten, and help you tell the story that's been waiting to be read. Special guests include: Jeff Belanger, Richard Estep, Varla Ventura, Amy Glaser, and Kat Neff. Check out more about our guest line-up and schedule: https://www.darknessradio.com/writers-weekend-lineup-schedule
Authors, editors, and publishers are coming together to help you take the next step in your journey.
Whether you are dealing with writer’s block, rejections, insecurity, or just not sure how to begin or even how to break out of your comfort zone and try to write in different genres, this weekend retreat has it all.
Real authors, sharing real ideas and insights, and advice from real publishing houses on how to get seen and noticed.ALL at the historic Palmer House Hotel! Rooms are 1st come - 1st served. Reserve your room for Friday & Saturday night - get Thursday night free! Hotel Reservations are not included in the ticket price. That is separate from the event tickets.
Tickets for this unique event are $239.
https://www.darknessradio.com/The Writer's Retreat WeekendPlease read the instructions below after you purchase your ticket:
ONCE YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO BOOK YOUR ROOM, EVENT SCHEDULE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL THAT YOU CHECKED OUT WITH.PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE AN ACTIVE EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH A FEW HOURS OF YOUR PURCHASE, CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER. STILL NOT RECEIVED? PLEASE EMAIL: winnie@thepalmermn.com
NO REFUNDS - NO EXCPETIONS